MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO
“It’s like monkey see, monkey do.” This observation was made by one of the chief residents in reference to his experiences learning surgery. We were scrubbed in a robotics case…
“It’s like monkey see, monkey do.” This observation was made by one of the chief residents in reference to his experiences learning surgery. We were scrubbed in a robotics case…
This blog is specifically about social conformity. A synonym for this would be the herd mentality where the sheeple live in the Matrix. It has a purpose of creating the…
In Michael Kirk’s Frontline documentary “The Choice 2016” the presidential candidates at the time are contrasted with each other in their ascent to running for Presidential office. https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-choice-2016/ It describes…
Who is a "Kingmaker"? This term was first coined long ago in 16th century England. It is used to describe someone who himself cannot become a king because he is…
"Sexism goes so deep that at first it's hard to see; you think it's just reality." ~ Alix Kates Shulman https://youtu.be/-hPWPRcJoSMhttps://youtu.be/-hPWPRcJoSM
Do you feel that you are experiencing gender bias and/or abuses of power in your residency and are not sure what to do about it or not sure how to…
Definition of Gaslighting: psychological manipulation with the objective to destabilize someone mentally to the point where she questions her own sanity and has emotional outbursts. What to Expect: Welcome to…
The mission of Resident Bolde is to create social awareness regarding the patriarchal causes of inequity faced by female physicians in training, to provide interpersonal coaching for female physicians in…
1.) What are some signs within an ACGME approved residency program that I may as a female resident be faced in future with gender discrimination? Look at the number of…
I went into medical residency with the expectation of being provided an education and a work environment which was conducive to learning. I knew ahead of time that residency training…